The Witness - The most authentic, twisty legal thriller, from barrister author of

The remarkable debut novel by prominent young mixed-race barrister Alexandra Wilson is a moving, twisty legal thriller for the 21st century. SHE SAW IT ALL BUT SHE CAN NEVER TELL A young black man is arrested for murder. The case against him is strong - a mum and a teacher saw him standing over a body in a park, a knife still in hand. But his up-and-coming barrister Rosa knows how people prejudge, but most of all, she suspects something is amiss. This boy comes from her neighbourhood. From a good family. So she begins to dig... As Rosa discovers secret upon terrible secret, she moves closer to finding a testimony that could win the case - or bring the whole establishment down on her. The Witness is a frightening thriller about how we judge guilt, about the strength of a young woman, and is the start of a groundbreaking new series.

Product details

• Authors: ALEXANDRA WILSON, Alexandra Wilson
• Publisher: Sphere
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.12.2022
• EAN: 9780751583403
• ISBN: 978-0-7515-8340-3
• No. of pages: 384
• Dimensions: 162 mm x 236 mm x 36 mm
• Subjects: Fiction > Suspense; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Violence in Society, FICTION / Thrillers / Legal, Political / legal thriller, Psychological thriller